# Skin-Loving Spas The Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa in Iceland is an Amazing Stress Reliever By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-02-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-lagoon-geothermal-spa References: [notventures.notcot.org](http://notventures.notcot.org/post/1153/) & [bluelagoon](http://www.bluelagoon.com/Images/) The images of the [Blue Lagoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wkd-cocktail-rtd-range) geothermal spa in Iceland are breathtakingly beautiful. Normally when you hear the word Iceland, you think of snow and cold! The spa is located about 40 minutes outside of Reykjavik, Iceland. The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa guests enjoy bathing and relaxing in [geothermal seawater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spa-william-gray-thermal-circuit), which is known for its positive effects on the skin. The spa promotes [harmony between body, mind and spirit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mind-oasis), where visitors can soak away their stress. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Geothermal Seawater:** Opportunity for the development of geothermal seawater spas that offer skin-boosting benefits and enhance relaxation. - **Mind-body-spirit Wellness:** Potential for wellness spas to focus on promoting harmony between body, mind, and spirit, providing holistic stress relief experiences. - **Natural Beauty Therapy:** Demand for spas emphasizing the use of natural, skin-loving ingredients and treatments to enhance overall well-being and rejuvenation. ### Where This Applies - **Wellness Tourism:** Opportunity for the wellness tourism industry to create spa destinations that offer unique and immersive experiences centered around relaxation and rejuvenation. - **Beauty and Skincare:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist for the beauty and skincare industry to incorporate geothermal seawater benefits and natural ingredients in their products and treatments. - **Eco-friendly Hospitality:** The eco-friendly hospitality sector can tap into the trend by offering sustainable spa experiences that prioritize the use of organic and eco-conscious practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seaside Resort Spas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanstone-resort.md) - [Scotland-Themed Spa Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-stone-massage.md) - [Luxury Icelandic Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-reykvjavik-edition.md) - [Ultra-Immersive Spa Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spa-dome.md) - [Two-in-One Vacation Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stopover-program.md) - [Wellness Destination Openings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zion-canyon-hot-springs.md) - [Neutral-Toned Wellness Spas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inness-spa.md) - [Luxury Wellness Spa Openings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guerlain-wellness.md) - [Restorative Thermal Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spa-william-gray-thermal-circuit.md)